Part 2: Statment of Understanding
Please read the following terms carefully. Your signature at the end of this document confirms that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions outlined in this section.
Payment and Receipts: The total cost of the program is $600. Each week, you will receive an invoice for that week's session ($100/ 90min session or $200/180min session). The invoices will be sent via email to address you have provided. Payments can be made through e-transfer to Payments@alittlezen.ca or by contacting the office for credit card payment.
Receipts will be provided weekly following each session and after payments have been made. Please keep youre reciepts for benefit reimburment (if applicable) or for submission as a medical tax expense. Please check if your extended health benefits plan covers "Social Work Services (MSW or RSW)".
Cancellation Policy: Please provide a minimum of 24 hours' notice for any cancellation or rescheduling requests. If you cancel within 24hr of schuelded session, miss a sessions, do not attend, or are more than 15 minutes late, you will be charged the full session amount.
Attendance: Your presence in every session is important and crucial. We request your commitment to attending all sessions, as each week builds upon the previous one. Regular attendance benefits both you and your fellow group members. If you are unable to attend a session, please inform the group facilitator in advance or discuss it during the group session.
Participation: We will engage in various activities, including exploring concepts, experiential exercises, mindfulness exercises, and articulating our life goals. Please fully engage in the experience and actively participate. We often encourage everyone to share their reactions to the topics discussed. The more you contribute to the group, the more you will gain from it.
What to Expect: Group sessions will involve the facilitator presenting skills and concepts, group discussions, mindfulness exercises, and experiential exercises. We will approach thoughts and feelings in a different way than we are accustomed to. Initially, you may feel confused or uncomfortable, but we ask you to be open and willing to embrace this process. Understanding everything perfectly is not necessary to benefit from the program. Improvement may continue even after the program ends.
Safety Considerations: Creating and maintaining a safe environment is crucial. Mutual respect and trust are vital elements. Please be respectful when sharing and discussing with fellow group members. Avoid insulting, criticizing, or interrupting others. The group facilitator will strive to maintain a respectful and safe environment. Disruptive or intoxicated individuals may be asked to refrain from participating or leave the group.
As we get to know each other, personal details, feelings, and thoughts will be shared. Our usual response to someone's suffering is to try and alleviate their pain by offering solutions or reassurance. In this group, we will try not to engage in this "rescuing" behavior. Instead, we aim to face pain without letting it control us. While it may not fully make sense now, we will discuss it further as we progress through the group.
Emergencies: Please note that your facilitator cannot provide crisis support during programs. In case of an emergency or crisis, please contact 911, an appropriate crisis line, or go to the nearest emergency department.
Consent to Treatment using Yoga: By participating in therapetuic yoga facilitated by Zenia Mihevc and/or Facilitators of A Little Zen, you acknowledge the potential risks of injury associated with physical movement and exercise.
I understand by signing this agreement:
- I acknowledge that by participating in this program includes yoga therapy practices and may include stretching, breathing exercises, and other physical movements;
- I am aware that participation in these activities carries certain inherent risks of physical injury or harm;
- I voluntarily choose to participate in yoga therapy sessions with full knowledge of the potential risks involved;
- I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to consult with a healthcare professional prior to participating in yoga therapy sessions to ensure that I am in good health and physically able to engage in the activities involved;
- I agree to disclose any medical conditions, injuries, or limitations that may affect my ability to participate safely;
- I release and discharge the program facilitator, Zenia Mihevc, A Little Zen and its directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, demands, or actions arising out of or in connection with my participation in yoga therapy sessions, including but not limited to any injuries or damages that may occur as a result of negligence or fault of the yoga therapist or any other participant;
- I agree to follow the instructions provided by the program facilitator and will not engage in any activities that are beyond my physical limitations or that may cause injury to myself or others;
- I understand that I have the right to ask questions and seek clarification about any aspects of the yoga therapy sessions and I agree to communicate any concerns or discomfort to the yoga therapist during the sessions.